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Lowell’s quiet housing crisis—could Cambridge’s new reforms be the solution?

Lowell’s quiet housing crisis—could Cambridge’s new reforms be the solution?

(Photo courtesy of The Boston Globe) “Central Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.” Conor Moyer Connector Editor From the Berkshires to Boston, soaring home prices, stagnant housing supplies, and competitive rental markets have contributed to a housing affordability crisis in Massachusetts. Yet one city is attempting to strike back. In a significant policy shift, Cambridge has recently